Interleukin-12 is not essential for silicosis in mice
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Silicosis features foci of inflammation where macrophages and lymphocytes precede and accompany fibroblast proliferation, alveolar epithelial hyperplasia, and increased deposition of connective tissue matrix material. In the mouse fo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-01-01
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Series: | Particle and Fibre Toxicology |
Online Access: | http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/3/1/2 |